Inequity is historically rooted in public policy and bias and is not based on personal failings.
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Economic Sense
Equity is the superior economic model - the cost of inequity is borne by the entire community.
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A Clear Path Forward
There is a path forward. By learning more about local dynamics and conditions and exposing the root causes that underlie disparities, our community can influence changes that can create a more just, fair and equitable Pinellas County.
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Theory of Change
The levers that are most likely to generate change are policy, institutional practices and changing the traditional narrative.
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Awareness is Key
A lack of community awareness of inequity exists nationally and in Pinellas County.